TO THE 2019 O2 FITNESS CHARLESTON MARATHON!

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1 JANUARY 12, 2019

2 Please note that all information contained in this guide is subject to change. Please visit CharlestonMarathon.com for the most updated race information! MARATHON HALF MARATHON SHRIMP & GRITS 5K YOUTH MARATHON Charleston Marathon Health and Wellness Expo e m o c Wel o TO THE 2019 O2 FITNESS CHARLESTON MARATHON! n behalf of the thousands of volunteers, police officers, medical professionals, city staff and officials, local businesses and sponsors who invested countless hours and resources into this great event over the last eight years, we extend our sincerest congratulations to you for getting to the start line of the 2019 O2 Fitness Charleston Marathon. Race weekend will kick off on Friday, January 11 with the Charleston Marathon Health and Wellness Expo, located in the heart of Charleston at the Gaillard Center. In addition to race packet pick-up, the Expo will feature numerous local, regional, and national companies and vendors with shoes and apparel, nutrition and wellness experts, official Charleston Marathon apparel, and much, much more. The 2019 O2 Fitness Charleston Marathon would not be possible without the deep, unwavering support of the City of Charleston, the City of North Charleston, the Charleston Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the Charleston and North Charleston Police Departments, and we re grateful for their support and assistance once again this year. Undoubtedly, Saturday will be the culmination of your dedication and commitment. It s not a gift. It s what you have earned from your countless hours of training and preparation. Throughout your race, you will experience highs and lows. You will hurt. In the brief moments of silence, the voice in your head may tell you that you can t do it. The tens of thousands of runners that came before you heard the same voice, and they proved that voice wrong, just like you will. As the back of each of your participant shirt says, You Can. You Will. The joy and satisfaction written on the faces of every finisher is the same, year after year and it never gets old. We ll be waiting at the finish line for you, finisher medal in hand, ready to celebrate your great accomplishment! 2 Location and Hours of Operation The 2019 Charleston Marathon Health & Wellness Expo will be held in the heart of Charleston at the Gaillard Center (95 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC 29401) on Friday, January 11 from 10:00am-8:00pm. Please note that there is no race day packet pick-up, so please plan to attend the Expo or have a friend or family member pick up your packet for you! Parking We suggest parking at the two lots below that are very close to the Gaillard Center: Gaillard Center Garage 33 Alexander Street, Charleston, SC ($1 for every 30 minutes) Aquarium Lot 24 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC ($1 for every 30 minutes) Additional other garage options can be found at charlestonmarathon.com. If you are staying in a hotel near the Gaillard Center, we d strongly recommend walking or taking an Uber or taxi to the expo as parking may be limited! Packet Pick-Up Packet pick-up will be held at the Expo on Friday, January 11 from 10:00am-8:00pm. Please note that there is no race day packet pick-up, so please plan to attend the Expo or have a friend or family member pick up your packet for you! All bibs will be alphabetical, so please bring a photo ID. Race Category Changes & Bib Transfers We will allow distance changes. There is no charge to downgrade, but you must pay the difference in price to upgrade. Transfers from person to person are not permitted.

3 Race Day General Information On-Course Sports Drink: Gatorade will be served at any aid station where Sports Drink is indicated. Minor First Aid: We will have minor first aid kits at a few Aid Stations along the course. These will be self-serve. Course Entertainment: Music and performance groups from our local community will be along the course to keep you moving! Support: There will be medical, police and EMS personnel throughout the course, as well as dozens of course volunteers keeping our participants and spectators safe! Porta-Potties: There will be Porta-Potties at every Aid Station. There will also be indoor bathrooms and Porta-Potties at the start line and Porta-Potties at the finish line. Gear Check: There will be gear check at the start line for Marathon and Half Marathon participants. Gear check will be open from 6:15am-7:30am. There will also be gear check on Evergaldes Ave in the parking lot of Riverfront Park (0.3 miles from the start line) for the 5k from 7am-10am. For all distances: You must use the clear drawstring bag given at packet pick-up, and you must attach the gear check tag on your participant bib to the bag. All distances will pick up their gear check from the finish area. Bags will be available at the finish area for pick-up until 2 pm. Pacers: Pacers for the full and half marathons will be provided for the following times: Half Finishes: 1:30, 1:45, 2:00, 2:15, 2:30, 2:45 and 3:00 Full Finishes: 3:00, 3:15, 3:30, 3:45, 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, 4:45, 5:00, 5:15 and 5:30 Runners are not required to sign up with a pacer ahead of time. Just find the pacer holding the pace flag with your desired finish time in the corral prior to the start of the race! of Charleston by 10:00 am. This will be strictly enforced by local authorities, for the health and safety of our participants, as the course will then be opened to traffic. Note: All runners must finish the full marathon within the 6 hour time limit in order to receive an official time and a finisher s medal. Parking and Shuttles: Please note that the 5k route is part of the Marathon course. The 5k, Marathon and Half Marathon share a finish line. Therefore, if you park inside of the marathon route, you will not be able to exit the area until the marathon is over at 2:30pm. Please use caution and do NOT park inside of the marathon route. 5k and Youth Marathon runners should try to carpool as much as possible as parking at the 5k is limited. Please see page 5 for complete Race Day parking and shuttle details. Time Limit: The course has a 6 hour limit. Marathon participants must be able to run or speed walk the first 10.3 miles of the course no slower than a rate of 4 mph to exit the City O2 Fitness Charleston Marathon Event Details Start Time: 7:15am Start: On Fishburne St in front of Burke High School at 244 President St, Charleston, SC Finish: Riverfront Park near 1061 Everglades Ave, North Charleston, SC Route: This year s new Charleston Marathon is scenic 26.2-mile run that will showcase the beauty and the history of the Lowcountry, featuring Hampton Park, The Citadel, The Battery, Iconic King Street, and a brand new finish at Riverfront Park. Parking: See page 5 for parking details. Support: There will be ham radio, medical, police and EMS personnel throughout the course, as well as dozens of course volunteers keeping our participants and spectators safe! Pace Groups: We have a great group of volunteers who will be pacers for the marathon. We plan to offer the following pace groups: 3:15 3:30 3:45 4:00 4:15 4:30 4:45 5:00 5:15 5:30 as well as a sweeper. If you would like to run in a pace group, please find the pace group leader holding the sign with your desired pace in the corral when lining up to start the race! Aid Stations: Marathon aid stations and supplies (subject to change): Stop # Distance 2.2m 4.3m 6.2m 8.2m 9.9m 11.6m 13.8m 16m 17.4m 18.9m 20.6m 21.9m 24.3m Aid Station Overview Water, Sports Drink, First Aid Water, Sports Drink Water, Sports Drink, First Aid Water, Sports Drink Water, Sports Drink, First Aid, Gu Water, Sports Drink Water, Sports Drink, First Aid Water, Sports Drink Water, Sports Drink, First Aid Water, Sports Drink Water, Sports Drink, First Aid, Gu Water Water, Sports Drink, First Aid Please note that full size maps with elevation guides can be viewed online at charlestonmarathon.com. 3

4 Charleston Half Marathon Event Details Start Time: 7:30 a.m. Start: On Fishburne St in front of Burke High School at 244 President St, Charleston, SC Finish: Riverfront Park near 1061 Everglades Ave, North Charleston, SC Route: This year s new Charleston Half Marathon is scenic 13.1-mile run that will showcase the beauty and the history of the Lowcountry, featuring Hampton Park, The Citadel, The Battery, Iconic King Street, and a brand new finish at Riverfront Park. Parking: See page 5 for parking details. Support: There will be ham radio, medical, police and EMS personnel throughout the course, as well as dozens of course volunteers keeping our participants and spectators safe! Pace Groups: We have a great group of volunteers who will be pacers for the marathon. We plan to offer the following pace groups: 1:30 1:45 2:00 2:15 2:30 2:45 3:00. If you would like to run in a pace group, please find the pace group leader holding the sign with your desired pace in the corral when lining up to start the race! Aid Stations: Half marathon aid stations and their supplies (subject to change): Stop # Distance Aid Station Overview 1 2.2m Water, Sports Drink 2 4.3m Water, Sports Drink 3 6.3m Water, Sports Drink 4 8.2m Water, Sports Drink 5 9.9m Water, Sports Drink, Gu m Water, Sports Drink Charleston Youth Marathon Registration Free registration for the 2019 Youth Marathon is available online as wll as at the Expo on Friday, Janaury 11. The Youth Marathon will be capped at 400 runners. Event Details Date: Saturday, January 12 Start Time: 1:30 pm Start: Corner of Shipbuilding Way and Noisette Blvd, North Charleston, SC Route: The Charleston Youth Marathon will take place in North Charleston, and run on portions of the official Charleston Marathon course. It will share the same start line as the 5K, and the same finish line as the 5K, Marathon and Half Marathon. Distance: 1.2 miles on race day. Support: There will be ham radio, medical, police and EMS personnel throughout the course, as well as dozens of course volunteers keeping our participants and spectators safe! Parking: See page 5 for parking details. Time Limit: The Youth Marathon is a family friendly run and we welcome walkers and runners of all experience levels. Age Limit: There is no age restriction. If younger than 7 years old, an adult must accompany the child on the course. Strollers are allowed. Waiver/Release: All participants or a guardian must sign the waiver in order to participate. Awards: Each child participating receives a commemorative t-shirt, finisher medal, and access to sponsor promotions and coupons (via ). Post-Race Party: Enjoy a family fun area with refreshments, activities, and live entertaiment. Recognition Awards The Charleston Marathon has a tradition of unique awards recognizing individuals and groups for their community support. Youth Marathon T-Shirt Design Contest: Congratulations to Alisha Gregg, who designed this year s Youth Marathon Participant Shirt! Charleston Shrimp and Grits 5K Event Details Start Time: 8:00 a.m. Start: Corner of Shipbuilding Way and Noisette Blvd, North Charleston, SC Finish: Riverfront Park near 1061 Everglades Ave, North Charleston, SC Route: The 5k will take place in North Charleston, around Riverfront Park, and run on portions of the official Charleston Marathon course. It will share the same start line as the Youth Marathon, and the same finish line as the Marathon, Half Marathon and Youth Marathon. Parking: See page 5 for parking details. Support: There will be ham radio, medical, police and EMS personnel throughout the course, as well as dozens of course volunteers keeping our participants and spectators safe! Aid Stations: There will be one aid station in the 5k serving water at mile 1.5. Time Limit: The 5k is a family friendly run and we welcome walkers and runners of all experience levels. Race Day Registration: We will be offering race day registration for the Shrimp & Grits 5k. Shirts will be available on a first come, first serve basis and can be picked up at the Customer Service tent at the finish line. Runners who registered prior to race day must still pick up their packets at the Charleston Marathon Health and Wellness Expo on Friday. Peyton Moore Spirit Award: The traveling trophy will be awarded to the school with the most Youth Marathon Runners, in honor of Peyton Moore. Youth Marathon Award: A purse of $600 is distributed among the top three schools with the most spirit and school participation. 1st place: $300 2nd place: $200 3rd place: $100 4

5 Race Day Parking: Charleston and North Charleston Please see below for suggested parking lots for Race Day for Marathon and Half Marathon runners and spectators starting in Charleston as well as 5k and Youth Marathon participants and spectators in North Charleston. Please note that the 5k route is part of the Charleston Marathon course. The 5k, Marathon and Half Marathon share a finish line, so if you park inside of the marathon route, you will not be able to exit the area until the marathon is over at 2:00pm. Roads for the Marathon and Half Marathon will not close until 7:00am. If you arrive before that time please use caution and do not park inside the marathon route. Please note that all parking options listed below are suggested lots. These lots will cost $5 per car to park in and can be paid upon entry into the lot with cash or card. Availability will be on a first come, first served basis. We highly recommend carpooling or taking an Uber/Lyft/Taxi as well as arriving at least 45 minutes prior to your race start to alleviate race morning stress! Race Start (Marathon & Half Marathon): On Fishburne St in front of Burke High School at 244 President St, Charleston, SC Race Start (5k and Youth Marathon): Corner of Shipbuilding Way and Noisette Blvd, North Charleston, SC Race Finish (All Distances): Riverfront Park near 1061 Everglades Ave, North Charleston, SC Suggested Uber / Lyft / Taxi Drop-Off Address (Marathon & Half Marathon): Harmon Field Intersection of President St. and Line St. Suggested Uber / Lyft / Taxi Drop-Off Address (5K & Youth Marathon): The corne rof Noisette Blvd and Truxtun Ave., North Charleston, SC Shuttles: Spectator and participant shuttles will run continuously between the Marathon and Half Marathon start in Charleston and the finish line in North Charleston from 7:30am-2:00pm. A race bib or shuttle wristband for a round-trip shuttle ride will be required. Spectator shuttle wristbands will be sold for $3 at the Expo on Friday or for $5 at the Customer Service table on race day. Wristbands will not be available for purchase at the shuttle stops. Cash or card will be accepted. Shuttle Stop in Charleston: Burke High School President St., Charleston, SC Shuttle Stop in North Charleston: Adjacent to the finish area outside of Riverfront Park at the corner of Noisette Blvd and Truxtun Ave., North Charleston, SC Please note that suggested parking locations are subject to change. Please visit CharlestonMarathon.com/Parking for the most updated information. 5

6 Charleston Weather Charleston has a humid subtropical climate, with mild winters, hot, humid summers, and significant rainfall all year long. In January, the average high is 59 F and average low is 38 F. This makes for perfect running weather! Please check the weather up to the hour before race day. Charleston Area Info Charleston was named Top City in the World in 2015 by Condé Naste Travelers for the fifth consecutive year and the No. 1 City in the U.S. by Travel + Leisure magazine - for the sixth consecutive year! With accolades such as best-mannered city in the U.S. and America s most friendly city, and also in 2018 Condé Naste Travelers Top City in the United States and Fodors 21 Places to go in it s not a surprise that Charleston is one of the most visited city in the U.S. Awards and Medals Charleston is the second largest city in South Carolina, and the city is brimming with rich history, tradition and Southern charm. All finishers in the marathon, half marathon and 5k will receive a finisher medal! Overall awards will be based on gun time, and age group awards will be determined using chip time. This beautiful city is known as the Holy City because of the prevalence of churches on the low-lying city skyline. Overall awards will be presented to the top three finishers, male and female, in the Full Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K. Located on a peninsula where the Ashley and Cooper Rivers meet as they flow into the Atlantic Ocean, this quintessential city tucked into the coastline is characterized by mild winters and hot summers. Charleston is a major tourist destination due to its prominent art, music, food and fashion scenes, and since its establishment over 300 years ago, the historic areas of the city remain intact and as beautiful and picturesque as ever, leaving visitors with an old world feel. Age group awards will be presented to the top three finishers, male and female, in the Full Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K. Age categories are as follows: Marathon: 19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 6064, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & over Half Marathon: 19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & over 5k: 19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & over Awards Ceremony Times 5k: 9:30am Half:10:30am Marathon:11:30am Let s Celebrate You and Your Accomplishment! After completing your race, join us for our post-race party adjacent to the finish line near Riverfront Park! In addition to live music and awards, we ll have plenty of food and drinks for all participants. Attached to each marathon, half marathon and 5k bib will be one ticket for shrimp and grits and two tickets for beer and mimosas (ages 21+), thanks to Boston Beer! Beer offered will inlcude: Angry Orchard, Sam 76, Cold Snap, Boston Lager, New England, and Truly Wild Berry. There will also be chocolate milk, granola bars and fruit in addition to several food trucks available for purchase! There will also be a family fun area, with face painting and entertainment for the little ones. Additional tickets for shrimp and grits and drinks will be on sale for $5 per ticket at the Expo as well as at the Customer Service table at the start and finish lines on Race Day. Charleston is more than one of the country s most beloved cities, its home to five beautifully distinct beach towns, each with its own distinctive character, flavor and magic Folly Beach, Isle of Palms, Sullivan s Island, Seabrook Island and Kiawah Island. Just like the area beaches, the neighborhoods and towns surrounding the City of Charleston City of North Charleston, James Island, John s Island, Daniel Island, Mt. Pleasant, and West Ashely each offer their own unique vibe and attractions and are worthy of a visit. With so many things to do and see, we hope that you will make an extended vacation around your participation in the Charleston Marathon.

7 Spectator Information Shuttles: Spectator shuttles will run from the Marathon and Half Marathon start in Charleston to the finish line in North Charleston from 7:30am - 8:30am and again from the finish line back to Charleston from 9:00am - 2:00pm. A ticket for a round-trip shuttle ride will be required. Spectator shuttle tickets will be sold for $3 at the Expo on Friday or for $5 at the Customer Service table on race day. In Charleston, tickets for the shuttle to North Charleston will be sold at Burke High School until 8:00am. In North Charleston, tickets will be sold until 1:45pm. Tickets will not be available for purchase at the actual shuttle stops. Cash or card will be accepted. Spectator Locations: King Street and The Battery at White Point in Charleston are both ideal spectating locations for full and half marathon runners. Another great location for spectating is Park Circle in North Charleston. If you follow North Rhett all the way to Park Place North, you can park and walk up to the circle to see participants run past at Mile 24. Please note: Runners and spectators can review all traffic information, including road closures and metering at CharlestonMarathon.com/ Traffic. Please note that parking is limited in all recommended spectator locations. Please be mindful of parking restrictions and costs. Post-Race Party Tickets: All participants receive one ticket for a serving of shrimp & grits as well as two drink tickets. Spectators may purchase tickets for shrimp & grits and/or drinks, each for $5, at the Customer Service tent at the start and finish line. Race Beneficiary: Engaging Creative Minds The Charleston Marathon is proud to continue its longstanding support of Engaging Creative Minds! The mission of Engaging Creative Minds (ECM) is to inspire the creative and innovative potential of all students to achieve academically and become imaginative, adaptable, and productive adults resulting in stronger communities and an increasingly competitive South Carolina workforce. The goals of ECM are to: Provide all students equal access to quality learning opportunities based on curriculum standards during in-school and summer programs. Increase student engagement in learning. Increase the capacity of local organizations and individuals (Engaged Learning Experience (ELE) Partners) to deliver highly impactful learning opportunities for students. To accomplish its mission, ECM facilitates highly engaging learning experiences throughout the year including in-school, curriculum-based arts integration activities, arts partner and teacher professional development for sustainability, community outreach and festival events and summer programming through our exciting Summer STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) Institute. Collectively these program activities serve 8,877 students with in-school arts programming, 1,100 students and teachers in the Summer STEAM Institute, 400 teachers through our professional development opportunities, four counties in SC, 8,000 community members through outreach and education events, and 29 schools. Engaging Creative Minds is a 501(c)3 organization. To learn more about how to partner with and give back to ECM, please visit charlestonmarathon.com/our-charity. 7

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9 Race Day Information to Know Live Tracking and Results All Marathon, Half Marathon and 5k runners will have access to view and print off their results at the Results tent in the finish area. Live results will also be posted online to CharlestonMarathon.com/ Results. In addition, all Marathon and Half Marathon runners will have free live tracking through the Sportshive Live App! Visit CharlestonMarathon.com/Results for details on downloading the app and setting up live tracking for runners and spectators. For Android Users: The App is available in the Google Play Store. To download, search by keyword Sportshive Live. Once downloaded, search for the Charleston Marathon. Visit CharlestonMarathon.com/Results for the direct download link. For ios Apple Users: The App is available in the Apple App Store. To download, search by keyword Sportshive Live. Once downloaded, search for the Charleston Marathon. Visit CharlestonMarathon.com/Results for the direct download link. Please note that the Youth Marathon is not a timed event. Medals and Awards All finishers in the Marathon, Half Marathon, 5k and Youth Marathon will receive a finisher medal! Overall awards will be presented to the top three finishers, male and female, in the Full Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K. Overall awards will be based on gun time, and age group awards will be determined using chip time. Overall Awards Ceremony Times: 5k 9:30am Half 10:30am Marathon 11:30am Age group awards will be determined using chip time and will be presented to the top three Marathon, Half Marathon and 5k male and female finishers in the following age categories: 19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & over. Age group awards can be picked up at the Customer Service tent near the finish line after the completion of the overall awards ceremony times listed above. No overall or age group medals or awards will be mailed; you must be present to pick up your award. On-Course Entertainment We re proud to have some of the area s finest schools and organizations provide on-course entertainment once again this year! Check out some of the groups that will be joining us to provide runners encouragement and motivation along the course: National Anthem (Marathon & Half Marathon Start) - Zoe Child National Anthem (5k Start) - Sarah Hart 5K Start/Youth Marathon Start - DJ Mile (5K only) North Charleston Cheer Team Mile Charleston Collegiate School Glee Club Mile Swum Quartet Mile 7 - Baptist Hill Steel Drum Band Mile Buist Academy Singers Mile 9 - Haut Gap Middle School Steel Drum Band Mile RB Stall Cheer Team Mile Sanders-Clyde Creative Arts Elementary Mile (Full only) Annex Dance Company Mile Military Magnet Academy Marching Band Mile 13 - West Ashley High School Cheer Mile (Full only) Annex Dance Company Mile Military Magnet Academy Marching Band Mile (Full only) DJ Mile (Full only) North Charleston Cheer Team Mile (Full only) Baptist Hill Bobcat Belles Mile (Full only) Godwin Performing Keyboard Ensemble Mile (Full only) North Charleston Cheer Team Mile 26 - West Ashley High School Cheer Entertainment groups and locations subject to change. Souvenir Apparel Limited edition Charleston Marathon souvenir apparel will be on sale Friday, January 11 at the Charleston Marathon Health & Wellness Expo as well on Race Day in the finish area. Items will not be available for purchase online after the race. 9

10 Thank You... to all of our sponsors and partners for your support! Charleston Marathon Title Sponsor Official Running Specialty Retailer Official Media Partner Official Airline